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Lori Gordon, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Lori
Lori Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Lori speaks English and practices in Missouri.
Her approach is practical and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods when they fit a person's goals.
Sessions focus on clear skills and small experiments people can try between meetings. Conversations often include identifying thoughts that get in the way, testing new behaviors, and learning emotion regulation techniques. Lori describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s goals guide the work.
She has worked across common concerns linked to relationships and family dynamics, including attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and forgiveness. Lori also supports people facing grief, chronic illness or pain, hoarding, and anger-related struggles.
Her practice notes practical barriers too. She recognizes parenting, career demands, sleep problems, and ADHD can affect how therapy is scheduled and practiced. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and logistics.
How Lori Uses Practical Approaches in Online Sessions
Lori commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete skills such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and activity scheduling to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice inner experiences and commit to actions that align with personal values. Client-centered methods are used to keep the conversations focused on the person's perspective and immediate concerns.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. Lori will work with the person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This means the work can shift between skill-building, acceptance strategies, and emotion-focused work depending on progress.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing scheduling preferences and practical constraints at the first meeting helps match session length and frequency to everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as grief, anger, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and structured, using skills work and short experiments in daily life. Conversations focus on thoughts, behaviors, and emotion management.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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